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Senator Barack Obama Senator Barack Obama met the press in Chicago this afternoon. Rich Samuels brings us an extended look at the grilling of the presumptive democratic candidate for president. News Analysis with Carol Marin Cook County State's Attorney, Dick Devine, is stepping down after three terms. Carol Marin talks to Devine about his tenure and his decision to retire from public life.

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett Governor Blagojevich today threatened to cut $1.5 billion in spending unless the house passes new revenues already approved by the senate. Elizabeth Brackett and a bipartisan panel of legislators take a look at whether the stalemate can be resolved by the July 9 deadline set by the governor.

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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7pm Severe flooding ravages the Midwest, presidential hopeful Barack Obama changes his stance on acceptable campaign financing, Chicago has the third worst traffic in the country, the Tribune Company in danger of defaulting on their highly leveraged deal, and the Cubs and Sox go head to head at the Crosstown Classic. Have some feedback for us? Let us know! Guests:

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O'Hare Flight Caps The FAA today says the days of caps on hourly landings at O'Hare Airport are numbered. Rich Samuels tells us why and brings us up-to-date on the O'Hare expansion. News Analysis with Carol Marin The U.S. Supreme Court ruled last week that detainees held in Guatanamo Bay have rights under the U.S. constitution. Carol Marin and her panel examine what the ruling means.

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7pm Speaker Michael Madigan circulates a memo to impeach Governor Blagojevich, the Obama campaign fighting Internet rumors about Michelle Obama, Mayor Daley wins the latest Chicago Children's Museum battle, the CTA's ambitious Block 37 train station plans derailed, the feds investigate Jon Burge torture allegations, Chicago cops ticketing motorists for crosswalk violations, the Bulls hire a new head coach with no coaching experience, and Cubs slugger Alfonso Soriano sidelined for at least six weeks.

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Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7pm Barack Obama claims a historic nomination after the hard fought presidential primary. Hillary Clinton vows to unite the Democratic Party, and goes low key about her vice presidential aspirations. Political dealmaker Tony Rezko is convicted on 16 counts of corruption as the Federal probe inches closer to Governor Blagojevich. Cardinal George removes the controversial but beloved Fr. Pfleger from St. Sabina.

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Chicago Tonight is abbreviated this week to bring you special pledge programming. Springfield Update Governor Blagojevich says the budget passed by the General Assembly is "out of whack" and unconstitutional. Rich Samuels tells us what the governor hopes happens next. View Clip

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 pm Presidential hopeful Barack Obama distances himself from the fiery rhetoric of Father Michael Pfleger, Northwestern University students are lukewarm to Mayor Daley as a commencement speaker, the Chicago Children's Museum claims plenty of alternative sites to Grant Park were considered, a CTA train operator blamed for the Green Line derailment this week, former coach Doug Collins close to returning to the Bulls, and the Cubs and Sox both in first-place. Guests:

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News Analysis with Carol Marin Former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert and former Congressman Glenn Poshard are trying to gain support for their $31 billion public works plan. They have just three days before Sunday's budget deadline for the General Assembly. Carol Marin looks into its chances. View Clip

Budget & Blagojevich Governor Blagojevich called on legislators to pass his $35 billion capital improvement plan sooner rather than later. Rich Samuels brings us up to date as deadlines approach in Springfield. View Clip News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett A new adoption study finds that legislation requiring 'colorblind' placement of minority youngsters should be changed. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel weigh in on the debate.

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 pm Budget gridlock in Springfield, 15 people charged in Chicago building inspector bribe scheme, shocking video at the R. Kelly trial, American Airlines charging $15 for first checked bag, Chicago gas prices the highest in the nation, the White Sox on an eight-game winning streak, and the Bulls hit the jackpot at the NBA lottery. Guests:

New Corruption Criminal Charges The U.S. Attorney in Chicago issued more criminal charges today involving alleged corruption among city workers. Christian Farr will tell us who the feds are targeting now. View Clip

News Analysis with Carol Marin Next week marks the 30th anniversary of unabomber Ted Kaczynski's first mail bomb attack – it was at Northwestern University. Carol Marin talks to Chicago Tribune reporter, Robert K. Elder, who was granted rare access to Kaczynski's family and recently wrote about his experience. View Clip

R. Kelly Trial Opening statements got underway today in the R. Kelly child pornography trial. Rich Samuels will report on what prosecutors and Kelly's defense attorneys told jurors. View Clip News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett Brain cancer strikes Massachusetts Senator Ted Kennedy. Elizabeth Brackett talks with medical experts on what that kind of diagnosis can mean.